Where Is the Word Impetuous from?

The word comes via Anglo-French from Late Latin impetuosus, which is from impetus.

Where does the word impetuous come from?

From Middle English impetuous, from Old French impetueux, from Late Latin impetuōsus (“violent”), from Latin impetus (“attack, violence”).

What is the meaning of impetuous child?

1 liable to act without consideration; rash; impulsive. 2 resulting from or characterized by rashness or haste.

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